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100 emails done, but should I celebrate?
I'm torn.
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Ryan Orrico
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How 98 days of writing changed my style
Today, I went back through every email I’ve sent over the last 98 days, and I put all of them in a huge file to upload into ChatGPT.
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Writing made fun (well, almost)
A few weeks back, I came clean about not liking writing. I wish I did. Given how it directly impacts the quality of my life and the time I spend on it…
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Kobe Bryant’s wife and my new mattress
The Power of a Well-Dropped Name
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Ryan Orrico
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A weird thing about subject lines
Today marks day 96 of my 100-day email project.
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A story is a story
I got a killer response to the email I sent the other day. I suggested you make a list of all the things people might say to themselves that prevent…
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Ryan Orrico
Embrace criticism and make it work for you
Here’s a cool way to handle criticism that not only deflects negativity but also turns it into a benefit.
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Understanding Your Audience for Maximum Impact
I had a call with my client, Suzanne, a yoga studio owner, where we tackled a crucial aspect of content creation—truly understanding and resonating with…
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How to Be More Fascinating: Interiority and Why Fiction Matters
My audience is built mostly of experts — coaches, consultants, educators — people who deal in information and advice.
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The Key to Compelling Content: Interiority
In writing circles, there's a concept called “interiority.” It refers to a character or narrator revealing their inner world — their feelings, thoughts…
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Ryan Orrico
Master the art of content creation: Invoke an audience
If you want to be an effective social media content creator, someone who persuades and resonates with your audience, here's the secret: forget about…
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Dangerous business
“Shit, fuck, shit, shit, fuck.” That’s all I can say when I see it: a police cruiser reflected in the side panel of a Jeep in the next row of the…
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